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Innoviva Inc(INVA)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$19
11/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for INVA

11/09/2026: INVA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Innoviva Inc is a specialized holding company that manages a core portfolio of respiratory pharmaceutical royalties while actively acquiring healthcare and life sciences businesses. Its primary strength lies in the high-margin, predictable cash flow generated by its legacy royalty stream from GSK-partnered drugs. The company is currently executing a strategic shift toward a diversified investment model to mitigate the impact of maturing assets. Key risks include the long-term decline of these legacy royalties and the execution challenges associated with its M&A strategy. The stock may best suit investors comfortable with a transition-phase firm and should be monitored for the success of its recent acquisition integrations.

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The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is dependent on successful M&A integration rather than traditional organic product pipeline expansion.
Momentum investorWeak fitStock performance is often tied to long-term strategic moves rather than short-term price action.
Value investorMixed fitValuation depends heavily on the market's assessment of the current investment portfolio's worth.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not currently offer a consistent or meaningful dividend yield.
Low-risk investorWeak fitExposure to pharmaceutical royalty cycles and acquisition integration risk creates significant volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highThe stock is subject to fluctuations based on royalty performance and M&A news.
Valuation riskMediumDetermining the intrinsic value of diverse investment holdings is inherently complex.
Competition risk (Pharmaceutical Royalty)HighAggressive competition from other royalty aggregators can inflate acquisition costs.
Business qualityMediumThe transition to a holding company structure introduces new operational and management challenges.
Dividend incomeLow / noneIncome investors should not look to this stock for yield.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccess relies heavily on identifying and integrating profitable new investments.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 14.95%
Avg. Invested days 45
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
INVA receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
INVA has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+1059.2%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 43.9%) are partially offset by modest insider ownership of 1.02%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
INVA's financial health is supported by strong profitability, including gross margin of 72.3% and operating margin of 38.5%. Operating efficiency is solid (4 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is INVA's strongest growth driver at +1059.2% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+18.5%, solid) is also solid, while free-cash-flow growth (-1.1%, slightly negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 110.9% and approximately 93.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.02% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 16.26%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 6.35%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.94%
Renaissance Technologies Corp 5.68%
State Street Corp 4.60%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
INVA generates approximately $723 of gross profit, $385 of operating income, and $439 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins and solid cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains solid.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 17.04%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
INVA has a high-quality, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.36B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 8.13
1Y Target Price 34.8
Price to earnings Ratio 8.13
1Y Target Price 34.8
Volume (30-day avg) 823.2K shares
Beta 0.37
52 Weeks Range 18.70 - 25.15
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 18.70 - 25.15
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.35

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Respiratory RoyaltiesRoyalty income from GSK-partnered drugs (BREO, ANORO).The company receives a percentage of sales from long-standing respiratory drugs.
Investment HoldingsIncome from acquired subsidiaries and diversified life science investments.Innoviva acts like an investment company, aiming to grow capital by acquiring and managing various healthcare businesses.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-04
When After Market
Estimate 0.49
Actual 0.5

Profitability

Profit Margin 44.13%
Operating Margin (TTM) 39.91%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 7.29%
Return on Equity (TTM) 18.02%

Valuation

Trailing PE 8.13
Forward PE 8.56
Enterprise Value 1.04B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.1
Enterprise Value 1.04B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.1
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.37
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 3.84
Shares Outstanding 71.08M
Shares Floating 66.49M
Shares Outstanding 71.08M
Shares Floating 66.49M
Percent Insiders 1.02
Percent Institutions 110.93

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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